👉 The term "calamaroid" is a scientific name for an extinct, marine reptile that lived during the Mesozoic era. It is named after its distinctive appearance and characteristic shell, which is made up of a series of flattened, triangular plates called calamites. These plates are arranged in a pattern similar to that found on many other extinct animals, including turtles, sharks, and certain types of fish. The calamaroid's shell was often used as a tool or weapon for hunting
